Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut. About this event Puerto Rican rapper, sonero and composer Emil Martínez presents his new album in his long-awaited Chicago debut at Chicago’s longest-standing Latino cultural center. About Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) One of 40 organizations recently […]
The KCCoC brings the K-experience to Chicago Children’s Museum to celebrate Korean Children’s Day to share the joy with the children in Chicagoland. For this event, our intention is to provide snapshots of Korean culture, its impact on the global community, and its connections to cultures around the world.
¡Los Ajolotes son anfibios que comienzan su ciclo de vida de huevo-larva-adulto en el agua y pasan por la metamorfosis y se mudan a la tierra cuando son adultos! ¡Únase […]
The CHICAGO SCOTS invite you to join us for the Midwest's Largest Scottish Event, the 36th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. About this event Kids enter for FREE for the much anticipated return of the 36th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - from the Caber Toss […]
“From Slavery to Justice: the Ongoing Journey” uses music to tell stories of African-American liberation. To celebrate Juneteenth, a historic date that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people, Crossing Borders Music commissioned new music of The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, Jordyn Davis, and Jessica T. Carter. Be one of the first people to hear their […]
SSCAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH MUSIC, POETRY, COMEDY, AND FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVATIONS – FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVITIES: 12 – 2PM *POLAROID PHOTO ACTIVATION *CYANOTYPE ACTIVATION *LIMITED EDITION TOTE BAG LAUNCH FEATURING THE WORK OF ARTIST BRANDON BREAUX *PRINT WORKS BY ARTIST ERIC VON HAYNES *PHOTO ACTIVATION WITH ARTIST CATALYST CECIL […]
The Chinatown Museum Foundation is hosting its 21st Benefit Dinner to raise funds for the Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC). Our theme this year is "Our History, Our Culture, […]
Be one of the first people to ever hear the healing breaths and sounds of "this is a notice" by the incredible artist The Honourable Elizabeth A Baker, commissioned by […]
Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA's Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden with free music highlighting artists from Chicago's internationally renowned jazz community. This week's presentation is the culmination of Del Patio, a three-event salsa series featuring master pianist Edwin Sánchez and Papo Santiago, co-organized with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, an MCA […]
CCC is proud to host the next installment of Conversations with Chicago Collections - Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago. Join Halyna Sarancha, Archivist, Maria Klimchak, Museum Curator, and Lydia Tkaczuk, President […]
A film screening and community gathering in honor of the late Mama Gloria Allen. Luchina Fisher will screen her film Mama Gloria, in addition to honoring the life and impact of Gloria Allen, a Black transgender icon and activist who dedicated her life to Chicago’s trans community. Mama Gloria (2020) by Luchina Fisher. 1h 16m Chicago’s Black […]
Join us Thursday, June 23, 2022 @ 6:30pm for a short film presentation and Q&A with award-winning filmaker by Mike Marin (Navajo/Laguna Pueblo/Washoe)
Stop by the Museum for our Midsommar Pop-Up Café! To celebrate the traditional date of Midsommar, we will be serving different kinds of potatoes and herring, along side meatballs, egg, […]
IDA B. WELLS FESTIVAL - A CELEBRATION FOR ALL AGES. Family fun to enjoy poetry, music, hopscotch, face painting, Panel Discussion 1PM SATURDAY, June 25, 2022 8am - 2pm at Ida B. Wells National Monument 37th & Langley Celebrating her 160th Birthday 8:00am - 9:00am : Morning Meditation and Healing Ritual Led by Sylvia Ewing - […]
Dive into the history of Swedish immigration to Chicago with a guided tour of the Swedish American Museum’s permanent exhibit, “The Dream of America.” Uncover the stories of real immigrants like Karl Karlsson, who left Sweden with his family in 1893, or Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who made the journey in 1924. Learn about what […]
Soprano Tessan-Maria Lehmussari has been named this year’s Jenny Lind Scholar of the Royal Swedish Musical Academy and Folkets Hus & Parker in Sweden. With this, this large scholarship is […]
Join OPEN Center for the Arts as we celebrate our 8th anniversary with an open house. Free and open to the public, come by the gallery as we remember the […]
As part of the International Latino Cultural Center's year-round programming, The Reel Film Club features the most popular films from past Chicago Latino Film Festival editions. The event opens with a networking reception followed by the film presentation and concludes with a discussion. Each presentation highlights a specific country and takes place at Instituto Cervantes. […]
Learn about the Swedish heritage in Andersonville Chicago with a guided tour led by the Swedish American Museum. Cost is $7 per person and includes admission to the Museum and a copy of the walking tour booklet. Members pay $1 for the booklet. Guided tours will start and end at the Museum on last Thursday […]
Enjoy summertime Chi with our annual Film in the Park/Cine en el Parque! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the series runs family-friendly films projected on large screens in various citywide parks for FREE. The goal is to bring Latino films to various communities in Chicago to showcase diverse storytelling and talent. All films […]